Frequently Asked Questions
Visit & Volunteer
Our shelter is open from 10 am to 5 pm. (Mon to Sat)
No, you do not need to book in advance to volunteer. Walk-in volunteers are always welcome!
For more information about volunteering, please check our Volunteer page. If you plan to volunteer for more than a week, we would appreciate it if you could give us a heads-up by writing to us here.
We do not provide accommodation, but there are many hotels in Anand offering a variety of price ranges to suit different budgets.
Children aged 14 and above can volunteer, provided they are accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
Children between the ages of 8 and 14 are welcome to visit the shelter and take a tour, but they will not be able to volunteer. Access to certain areas will be limited, but they can spend up to half a day interacting with our friendly sheep, goats, and calves under parental supervision.
No, volunteering is completely free!
Yes, you can! You will work under the supervision of our staff members.
Medical services
Always call our helpline number at 9724000939 before bringing an animal to the shelter. Our helpline is available from 10 am to 5 pm. (Mon to Sat)
Please do not bring an animal directly to RRSA’s Aashiyana Animal Shelter without first contacting our helpline for instructions. Not every animal requires treatment at the shelter—many can be treated on-site by On-Site Treatment Team.
The visiting hours for animals admitted at Aashiyana are from 10 am to 5 pm. (Mon to Sat)
Yes, we provide treatment for owned pet animals at full charge. The funds generated from pet treatments are used to support the treatment of stray animals.
RRSAINDIA is located near Jol Village Water Canal, Bakrol-Vadtal Road, Jol, Anand, Gujarat, India. Please search for "RRSAINDIA" on Google to view our map location.
No, RRSAINDIA has only one shelter in India, which is located in Anand, Gujarat, while our permanent shelter and hospital, named Champak Van, is currently under construction.
Donations & Funding
Donors from within India can donate using credit or debit cards, UPI, wallet services, net banking, PayTM, or cheque.
No, we rely entirely on private donations to support our work and operations.
Yes, donations to RRSAINDIA are eligible for tax exemption under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act and are also eligible to receive CSR funds.
Like most organizations, we prefer monetary donations as they allow us to plan and manage resources effectively, make bulk purchases, and get more value from each donation.
However, we do have a wishlistwhich you can browse and directly purchase items for us on Amazon.
We do not encourage donating medical items as we follow specific protocols for medical supplies.
Adoption
Yes, Take a look at our adoption page to see which animals are available for adoption.
Jobs & Career Opportunities
Yes, we currently offer internships to students in the fields of Veterinary Science, Social Work, Law, and Management.
You can also stay connected with us through our Instagram page @RRSAINDIA for updates and opportunities.
Training program
Yes, we offer a week-long First Aid training program every two months.
This training is designed for individuals who are already active in animal rescue and are interested in becoming a point of contact for injured and sick animals in their area.
Our training program is conducted at our shelter in Anand, Gujarat.
We do not currently have training programs in other Indian cities.
